Veteran coaching with a trusted person to quit smoking
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether involving a supportive family member or friend can help a veteran use smoking-quit treatment more effectively. If you’ve smoked recently and can name a trusted contact who will join, you may be able to participate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have smoked at least one cigarette in the last 30 days.
- If you use other tobacco or nicotine, cigarettes are still your main tobacco product.
- You can name one adult family member or friend you can reach at least 3 times per week.
- That trusted person must be willing to join the study as your support person.
- You have access to a phone (or a tablet for video calls) for study contact.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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